Fabric: I used a lovely lightweight cotton I found at my local market. It was perfect for this project! I suspect it might even be Liberty, but I'm just guessing.

What I liked: I love, love, love this blouse! I have wanted a sailor collar blouse forever and this is just perfect for me. I found out about Gertie's courses at Creativebug a while ago, and I took advantage of an offer in May to subscribe and take as many workshops as I could. The Sailor's Collar blouse was the one that I enjoyed the most, so I thought to share my thoughts on it.

This isn't the first class taught by Gertie that I followed: I took her Bombshell dress class and her Starlet Suit class (apparently, not available anymore?) on Craftsy and I loved them both to death, so I knew this wasn't going to disappoint me. Boy, I was right.
I will post a more detailed review of the workshop next week, though, so this post is not too long.

I will mention the construction of this blouse more in detail in that post, but if you're familiar with the Portrait blouse pattern, this is a simple variation to the neckline with the addition of a collar. The base pattern is a fairly simple one which has already been reviewed many times on the blogosphere, but if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

I've already worn this blouse quite a few times and I definitely prefer it tucked in a skirt (worn here with my denim Kelly skirt), but it also works nicely with pants. It's definitely a versatile piece.

As usual, I wanted to include a couple more detailed shots of the garment. Here you can see some of the features of the blouse: it has a lapped side zipper (which I was afraid could be uncomfortable but it's really not), waist tucks, and hand-sewn bias tape to finish the neckline (I didn't enjoy hand-sewing the bias tape at all).

What I didn't like: The only thing I don't like about this project is that I could have worked a bit harder on the fit. You can see there's some excess fabric between the armholes and the bust, but after sewing three muslins I decided I would make this work.
Truth to be told, I fitted the muslin wearing another bra, which is more of a push-up than the one I was wearing in these photos, and it looks much better. Undergarments really can make such a huge difference!

But anyway, I'm very pleased with this one, as you might have guessed. Yay for a new friend in my wardrobe!

I'm currently enjoying some time at the seaside, so have a great weekend and see you next week!

*Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This means that if you purchase this workshop or subscribe to Creativebug I will earn a small commission (but you won't spend any extra).*

I’ve been seeing so much love for @deer_and_doe_patterns #ddmyosotis dress, so here’s mine!
I really liked this design and I got it as soon as it was released, but this first attempt of mine was a big flop. I didn’t make a muslin because Eléonore’s block used to fit me pretty well (and also because I didn’t feel like it 🤫) and it’s terrible on me. The shoulders are a disaster, the waist seam needs to be higher at the back and lower at center front, I don’t like the darts and there’s too much ease at the waist for my own taste.
I’m afraid I’ll salvage the fabric from the skirt and say farewell to the rest... 😭
#sundaysewing #handmade #sewing #sewingproject #sewingfail

Instant gratification 🎉🎉🎉 Made a @jenniferlaurenhandmade #huntertank in around three hours from cutting to wearing 😊 It’s a very cute, well drafted top and a fun project to make.
#sundaysewing #handmade #selfishsewing #sewingproject #sewing #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #isew #cucitoitaliano

Thanks to everyone who suggested #bomberjacket patterns, here’s a roundup in case anyone else’s interested:
#mccalls7100 was by far the most popular pattern
#mccalls7637 is a unisex pattern
@jalie_patterns offers the #charliebomberjacket
@sewalittleseam has the #olliebomberjacket, both for kids and adults
@dpstudio_fashion offers two pretty stunning versions
As for me, I think for once I’ll try to not be wasteful and use what I already have, so I’ll make a toile of the @lamiaboutiqueitalia pattern and I’ll take it from there 😎

Help! I’m on the hunt for a bomber pattern, and while this one from @lamiaboutiqueitalia 12/2017 might be just what I need, I’d like to know if anyone has suggestions. I know of the #rigelbomber by @papercutpatterns but I don’t like the neckline (although I like everything else about it).

Thanks @patternsy for being a crucial part in getting my sewjo back ✂️ No more a4 pdf pattern assembling for me 🎉 #sewing #grainlinestudio #hadleytop

Sunday 🙌 @lazzaristore #lazzarigirl

So happy and proud to have worked backstage the #guccicruise19 show on women’s outerwear. And now, time to finally go back home 🚌 #gucci #alycamps

So I’ve been MIA for quite a while now but I’m fine and still sewing. As a job, actually! I’m quite happy and busy and slowly coming back to being myself after two stressful years. I’m also thinking about giving another go at blogging but we’ll see how that goes 🤗
How are you guys?
(Sorry to have deleted the previous post with your lovely comments but I might have posted something I shouldn’t have 💩)

Man, do I love fall ❤️

Hey guys! Long time no... see? Blog? Whatever. I'm alright, just very very very busy!
Anyways, I'm still the usual fabric addict, so I had to share this discount code from @supercutit ! Please take advantage of it, I know I will!

New post on the blog post, on this striped top made in collaboration with @supercutit and @schnittchen_com ✌️